Print Manual. Employers should check this online version of the handbook periodically for updates. Printing does not allow access to helpful links or updates to this handbook. In , Congress reformed U. Employment is often the magnet that attracts people to reside in the United States unlawfully. The purpose of the employer sanctions law is to remove this magnet by requiring employers to hire only individuals who may legally work here: U. To comply with the law, employers must:. At the same time that it created employer sanctions, Congress also prohibited employment discrimination based on citizenship, immigration status, and national origin.
This part of the law is referred to as the anti-discrimination provisions. See Section The guidance in this handbook, in tandem with the Form I-9 instructions, helps employers properly complete Form I-9, which assists in verifying that your employees are authorized to work in the United States.
You must complete a Form I-9 for every new employee you hire after Nov. This includes U. You may also order paper forms at uscis. Form I-9 is available in English and Spanish. Only employers located in Puerto Rico may complete the Spanish-language version of Form I-9 instead of the English-language version.
Any employer may use the Spanish-language form and instructions as a translation tool for Spanish-speaking employees, when completing the English-language version.
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